ASCAP Inside Music Newsletter

JUN 2015

PLAYBACK   Is It Time for Songwriters to Disrupt the Art Form?   Everything in the music industry has changed except the song itself. Is it time for a disruptor to change what songs look and sound like?       Read More           NEWS   ASCAP to Honor Ms. Lauryn Hill with Golden Note Award at 28th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards   ASCAP will host its 28th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only event will pay special tribute to Ms. Lauryn Hill who will receive the ASCAP Golden Note Award.       Read More           ADVOCACY   Songwriter Equity Act Gains More Bi-Partisan Support   In recent weeks, the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283) has picked up several additional co-sponsors within the House of Representatives. To date, over 13,000 letters have been sent to Members of Congress in support of this legislation. If you have not yet taken part, click here for more information and to contact your legislator.       Read More             SPONSORED CONTENT Win an All-Expense Paid Trip to VocalizeU in LA     Visit WorldArts.com for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the VocalizeU Summer Artist Intensive in Hollywood! Create a free WorldArts profile and submit for this amazing 10-day artist development event (over $3,000 value) from July 10th - 19th! Two artists will receive VocalizeU event registration, airfare, meals, accommodations & ground transportation. The deadline to submit is June 30th, 2015.       Read More             SPONSORED CONTENT ASCAP Members Get 20% Off New Music Seminar     Taking place in New York City, New Music Seminar believes in building the music business, in change, and in long-term success for artists and businesses alike. NMS is the place to network, engage, and discuss the future of the music and business. Discount code for 20% off: NMS15ACP       Read More               UPCOMING EVENTS   6/8 The NYU/ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop and The SCL in NY present... AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL LEVINE (Cold Case, Close To Home, Star Wars: Detours) New York, NY   6/13 to 6/14 ASCAP Showcase @ CMA Music Festival 2015 Nashville, TN   7/11 A3E Future of Audio Conference @ Summer NAMM Nashville, TN   7/12 to 7/18 Holly Knight Master Songwriting Class Los Angeles, CA   9/16 to 9/20 International Music Conference Atlanta, GA     DEADLINES   7/10 Win a Recording Session & Trip to LA, Courtesy of WorldArts   7/17 George Duke Commissioning Prize Entry Form & Information